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Fiorentina travel to Turin looking for a spark against the hated bianconeri, but Juventus won. The Turin’s team broke the deadlock when Asamoah cut in from the left and carved out space between four Fiorentina defenders before unleashing a stunning effort which took a slight deflection before going in off the inside of the far post.
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Fiorentina on home soil against Atalanta BC, who had Luca Cigarini sent off in first-half stoppage time. Two goals at the end of the opening period from Alberto Aquilani contributed to a 4-1 win which moved Vincenzo Montella’s side third, a point behind Inter and five behind leaders Juventus.
Juventus have jumped into pole position to buy Dimitar Berbatov from Manchester United, following Fiorentina earlier agreeing a fee with the Red Devils for the Bulgarian striker. Berbatov, who had flown to Munich to then catch an onward flight to Florence, did not make his connection and instead has remained in Germany while Juventus bid to agree a deal with Manchester United.
Hundreds of Fiorentina fans gathered outside the Franchi stadium, the height of the grandstand, contesting team and purple managers after the defeat against Juventusto 0-5. Ahead of them fed the deployment of police in riot gear. The fans are chantingchants against the team and the Della Valle family. Launched smoke bombs, firecrackers and objects.
ACF Fiorentina announces it has acquired stricker Amauri Carvalho de Oliveira from FC Juventus. Amauri Carvalho de Oliveira, known as Amauri, was born 3 June 1980. He was trailed in Brazil, then arrived in Swiss Nationlega B (Bellizona) and finally in Italy.
ACF Fiorentina announces that striker Santiago Silva has joined Boca Juniors on a permanent deal. In the meanwhile, Juventus striker Amauri says he wants to be back playing football soon and hopes a move to Fiorentina can be sewn up quickly, maybe next week.